Monday Message
2021 Virtual Talent Showcase
Each year, we celebrate our skillful learners at the iLEAD Exploration talent show. This year, we are excited to bring you our presentation virtually through the 2021 Virtual Talent Showcase….
February Book Club
Join 4th-6th grade learners for our book club this week. Please see below for more details on this fun event and how to register.
Virtual Science Fair 2021
We invited learners in grades TK-12 to participate in our virtual science fair, and here is the link to all the wonderful submissions. Prepare to be amazed, inspired, and educated…
Spring CAASPP Testing – Be Proactive!
Parents of iLEAD learners in grades 3-8 and 11, as well as high schoolers who are taking the science test, received a letter last week with details about preparing for…
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Be Proactive
This month we are exploring Habit 1 from Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits: Be Proactive. Proactivity refers to more than simply taking initiative. It means that as human beings, we are…
Learner Spotlight: Fiona Zoss
When 3rd grade iLEAD Exploration learner Fiona Zoss first started reading, it was tough for her to finish one chapter of a book. Since then, she has developed a love…
Virtual Events
TK-3rd Grade Virtual Show-and-Tell: On February 16 at 11 a.m., we are offering a fun show-and-tell opportunity for TK-3rd grade learners! Please register here for this event.
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially…
March Field Studies
Join us on March 11 at 11 am as we travel back in time with Flat Stanley to the days of the pioneers. Learners will have the opportunity to experience…
Spring CAASPP Testing
Spring state testing is right around the corner for many iLEAD learners who will be participating in the California Assessment of Student Progress. CAASPP includes the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC) in English language arts/literacy…
Learner University
Learner University is excited to share their new and updated schedule for the spring semester. They are offering small group lessons to learners struggling in language arts and math. They…
Learner Spotlight: Ethan Datt
Have you ever met a ninja warrior who is also a dodgeball champion? Well, look no further: We would like you to meet iLEAD Exploration learner Ethan Datt! Ethan, age…
College Corner: College Expo & Scholarship Opportunities
Virtual California Black College Expo The Virtual California Black College Expo is a two-day ONLINE experience for you to access colleges highlighting HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities) and other…
Learner University
Learner University is excited to share their new and updated schedule for the spring semester. They are offering small group lessons to our learners struggling in language arts and math….
Virtual Events
Attention, iLEAD Learners! We hope you will be able to participate in these February events: TK-1 Read-Aloud: If you are in TK-1, please join our virtual read-aloud taking place on…
Spring Webinars
We are excited to share our upcoming webinars for 2021. On February 10 at 12 pm, our Educator University team will be spotlighting science kits. Please register here to learn…
March Book Club
If you are in grades 6-8, you won’t want to miss our March book club. We encourage you to join the fun and register soon to secure your spot! Please…
Learner Spotlight: Tyson Olivieri
iLEAD Exploration learner Tyson Olivieri is a four-time jiu-jitsu world champion. This talented 8th grader is also a top-ranked athlete for Sports Jiu-Jitsu International Federation in both Gi and NoGi. …
The Science of Circus Arts Virtual Tutorial (Grades 2-6)
The Circus Arts are filled with relationships between art and science. Most times you are aware of the visual excitement while watching your favorite act, but do you know the…
Spring Webinars
We are excited to share our upcoming webinars for 2021. On February 10 at 12 p.m., our Educator University team will be spotlighting science kits. Please register here to learn…
February Field Studies
Discover what life was like living at a California Frontier Army Post in the 1850s! Take a live, virtual, docent-led tour through Army Post Fort Tejon, where original and reconstructed…
Learner Spotlight: Faye Battat
Thank goodness for the endless supply of ebooks at Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL)! iLEAD Exploration fourth grade learner Faye Battat is an insatiably voracious reader and LAPL helps keep…
The OC Studio
Registration is still open for quarter three virtual classes through the OC Studio. Please take a look at the flier below for more information on classes beginning on February 9.
Virtual Events
Attention, iLEAD learners! There are a few events taking place in February that we hope you will be able to attend: TK- 1 Read Aloud: If you are in TK-1,…